Our verdict: Groupy 2 does one thing well: drag one window onto another and they merge into a tabbed window, even across different programs. Colour accents and saved Groupings help keep projects apart. It costs $9.99 after a 30-day trial, and a few apps with custom title bars do not tab cleanly.
About Groupy 2
Groupy 2 from Stardock adds a universal tab bar to Windows applications. Drag a window onto another and they combine into one window with tabs, whether they are Explorer windows, Office documents, terminals or chat apps. It can also group every instance of the same app automatically.
Groupings let you save a set of apps and launch them together from the taskbar, and Accents colour tabs by project or purpose. The free trial lasts 30 days. A license costs $9.99, is a one-time purchase and covers up to five active installs; Groupy 2 is also included in Object Desktop.
What it does well
- Tabs for any app. Merge windows from different programs into one tabbed window.
- Automatic grouping. Keeps all windows of the same app together.
- Groupings. Launch a saved set of apps from the taskbar with one click.
- Accents. Colour tabs to tell projects or tasks apart.
- Windows 11 design. Native Windows 11 styling, also works on Windows 10.
Who it is for
Good fit
People with many windows open who want to group them by task or project.
Look elsewhere
Users who only need tabs in File Explorer, which Windows 11 already has for free.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Tabs across different programs
- Saved Groupings and colour Accents
- One-time license for five PCs
- Supports ARM devices
Cons
- Paid after the 30-day trial ($9.99)
- Some apps with custom title bars do not tab well
- Trial activation needs an email address
How to install Groupy 2
The button downloads the official trial installer from Stardock's CDN. On first start choose the 30-day trial; Stardock asks for an email address to activate it. Enter a purchased key in the same dialog to keep using it.
Questions about Groupy 2
Is Groupy free?
No. Groupy 2 has a free 30-day trial; after that a one-time $9.99 license for up to five active installs is required.
Does Groupy work on Windows 10?
Yes. Groupy 2 supports Windows 10 and 11.
Is Groupy part of Object Desktop?
Yes. Stardock includes Groupy 2 in its Object Desktop subscription.
